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lightweight

[lahyt-weyt] / ˈlaɪtˌweɪt /


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She says shorts are "the trickiest item to get right in a professional environment" and recommends tailored, longer shorts paired with a crisp shirt or lightweight blazer for both men and women.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

On Monday, former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira posted several tributes to his close friend and Chute Boxe Diego Lima teammate on his Instagram Story.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Those who must be outside are encouraged to wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limit strenuous activities to the early morning or evening, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Cordina is a former super-featherweight world champion and was due to fight for the WBO lightweight title in the United States on July 4.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

"I invented it forty-one years ago. Had this lightweight, skin so thin would start bleeding if his mother kissed him. Lightning Lou Epp, real good little—" "I need a headguard," said Red.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

The UFC tends to embrace trash talkers, even creating a ceremonial BMF title contested by the likes of Nate Diaz and most recently by lightweights Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier in July.

From BBC Dec. 14, 2023

The audience might forget those things, but it will remember how silly the suits looked as they struggled to deal with perceived lightweights who had organized against them.

From Slate Sep. 15, 2023

Certainly, they won’t accept academic lightweights to fill out the conference membership, but what choice do they have?

From Seattle Times Jul. 29, 2023

The two lightweights aren’t even fighting for a title or a fringe belt — making it a true grudge match.

From Washington Times Apr. 20, 2023

"We're lightweights," Mabel tried to joke, but her voice was thick with regret.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour




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